At the Airman Leadership School on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, airmen are training to become effective supervisors. The goal is to prepare them to be “mission ready” and take on leadership roles within the US Air Force.
Professional Military Education Instructor Tech. Sgt. Sierra Jones emphasizes the importance of developing soft skills. “We focus on trust, leadership, motivation, and emotional intelligence,” she explains. “These skills are essential for effective leadership and supervision.”
Meanwhile, Staff Sgt. Kryon Ray, a graduate of the program, shares his experience. “The program prepared me for success as a leader,” he says. “I particularly valued the emphasis on emotional intelligence, which helped me become a stronger leader.”
Ray notes that the program taught him the importance of serving the people he supervises. “It’s not just about giving orders,” he says. “It’s about being present for everyone in the room.”
Furthermore, the program covers mission-related skills that enhance the warfighter’s capabilities. This comprehensive approach helps airmen develop the skills they need to succeed as leaders.
In addition, the program is designed to help airmen become “better humans.” Jones believes a leader is not just about having a high rank. “It’s about being present for everyone in the room,” she says.
Moreover, the program has a significant impact on the airmen who participate. Ray says it helped him develop the skills he needs to succeed as a leader.
The Airman Leadership School is playing a critical role in developing the next generation of leaders in the US Air Force, with programs like the one attended by Staff Sgt. Kryon Ray.
News story originally published by Alaska’s News Source.
